A world championship was at stake, and the San Francisco 49ers were in a panic. Trailing 16-13 late in Super Bowl XXIII, the offense was 92 yards away from a championship. It was a moment for legends. Bit by bit, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana marched the 49ers the length of the field. His 10-yard scoring strike to John Taylor with 34 ticks left on the clock lifted the Niners to a third Super Bowl title. The drive was a culmination of a season's worth of execution, raw athleticism, and tenacity for the '88 49ers. Despite a quarterback controversy and a 6-5 start, the team never lost their focus. Join NFL Films as they retell the story of the '88 Niners, a club that sealed the 49er dynasty. America's Game uses exclusive interviews from Bill Walsh, Harris Barton and Roger Craig to recount the exciting story behind San Francisco's third championship season.

Editor's Note

A memorable comeback from the San Francisco 49ers--who were trailing the 1989 Super Bowl until the final minutes of the game--marked this sensational climax to the NFL season. Highlights from the game and from the 49ers' season are featured on this entry in the NFL Americas Game series.